Momentum invests R200m to empower youth through jobs, financial education and entrepreneurship

702’s Bongani Bingwa speaks with Momentum CEO, Jeanette Marais.

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Momentum has invested R200 million over the last six years with a focus on youth and youth employment.

Since 2019, its programmes have trained more than 2,500 youth and 1,500 have obtained suitable, permanent employment.

This identified two additional gaps – financial education and entrepreneurship.

“So many people actually earn salaries, but they make no provision for themselves financially… entrepreneurship is about helping and mentoring.”

– Jeanette Marais, Momentum CEO 

“If we employ the youth, we make a difference for 60 years and that multiplier effect comes along.”

– Jeanette Marais, Momentum CEO 

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